# RS-UV3A Documentation

Documentation site for the HobbyPCB RS-UV3A VHF/UHF Tri-Band FM Transceiver.

Built with [Astro](https://astro.build) and [Starlight](https://starlight.astro.build).

## About the RS-UV3A

The RS-UV3A is a compact FM transceiver board designed by Jim Veatch (WA2EUJ) at HobbyPCB. It covers:

- **2m Band:** 136–174 MHz
- **1.25m Band:** 200–260 MHz
- **70cm Band:** 400–520 MHz

Features include on-board USB-serial, wide-range DC-DC converter (3.5V–16V), and Arduino/Raspberry Pi compatibility.

## Documentation Structure

- **Getting Started** — Quick start, connections, serial setup
- **Guides** — Voice operation, packet/APRS, beacons, repeaters
- **Reference** — Specifications, all 66 serial commands, connector pinouts
- **Accessories** — RS-UVPA 5W power amplifier

## Development

```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start dev server at localhost:4321
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build

# Preview production build
npm run preview
```

## Source Material

Documentation is based on official HobbyPCB manuals:
- RS-UV3A Rev A Manual
- RS-UV3 Command Reference (Firmware 2.4A)
- RS-UV3 Rev C Manual
- RS-UVPA Manual

## Links

- [HobbyPCB Wiki](https://sites.google.com/site/hobbypcbrsuv3awiki/)
- [Starlight Documentation](https://starlight.astro.build/)